Simon Bolivar (1783-1830) is a Latin American folk hero, revered for having been a revolutionary freedom fighter, a compassionate egalitarian and a successful politician. He is credited with the liberation from Spanish colonial yoke of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, a country named after him. Venezuela’s new strongman, Hugo Chavez, renamed his country The Bolivarian republic of Venezuela to…
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Tips For Shipping Bulky Items With Ease
If you’re planning a move, packing is probably the one thing you’re not looking forward to. So, you rent a truck or call a moving company and the problem is solved. However, if what you really want to do is ship an overstuffed sofa to your son at college or a priceless oil painting to your mother across country, the…
The Russian Bride And Her Uniqueness
Your first letter So, you are creating your dating profile. It’s very important to mention your REAL height, weight, marital status, your age, education and occupation; consider adding some photos to your profile. In your very first letter to the Russian bride you can write everything you think worth mentioning in the first letter to a stranger – this can…
Pack Light For Your Thailand Trip
A tropical climate for most of the year means that all you need to bring are lightweight clothes for your holiday in Thailand. If you plan to spend time at a beach resort, then you might also want to bring shorts and swimming gear. In theory, all you really need to bring is your passport, plane ticket, and some means…
Mozambique Casinos
The relative lack of, the paucity in the numbers of, Mozambique’s casinos is in one sense rather puzzling, in another not. In years gone by, the country was a place where many South Africans would visit to get away from the incredibly restrictive rules on gambling (and, it has to be said, mixing with other races) that they had at…
Examining 5 Kitchen Design Styles
As you are planning your new kitchen design, the look and style you select is very important in determining the overall feel your kitchen will portray. From the country charm of wood cabinets to modern-looking stainless steel appliances, kitchen design styles come in many choices and styles. So just what determines your kitchen’s design style? Well many of the more…
Sights To See In The Philippines
The Philippines is one of the most sought after travel destinations in Asia. With its unique and diverse culture, visitors from both sides of the world cannot help but wonder at the beauty and attractiveness of this country. Its diverse and interesting culture is a result of its colorful past. After being colonized by various countries for several centuries, it…
San Diego 8 Cool Facts
San Diego is one of the coolest cities in the United States, and one of the country’s most popular tourist towns. Here are some facts to help you learn why San Diego just might be the best place for your next vacation: Fact 1 More than one million people live within the San Diego city limits, making it the second…
How Wealth Tax Is Better Than Income Tax
Wealth Tax Do you want to move money from the wealthy to the poor? Well, tax wealth. Wealth tax causes far less market distortion, and hence, much fairer than income tax. Wealth tax hurt productivity less. If you live in a capitalistic country, then your income is yours fairly. However, Bob’s wealth might not be traceable to productivity. Bob might…
Getting The Classic French Style In Your Home
Are you looking to get the classic French style in your home, well don’t worry you don’t have to speak French to get the style. It’s not hard to get the style, just take a look at the following directions. Used, worn, imperfect but beautifully architectural elements and accessories are what French country style is about. They don’t have to…